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With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

YOUR DAY TO DAY:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Program Manager to lead the successful execution of customer-funded and internal development programs within a fast-paced aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for a hands-on program leader who enjoys working closely with customers, engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to deliver technically complex products on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing customer expectations, identifying and mitigating risks, and driving successful program execution from contract award through industrialization and delivery.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE TO/FOR:

Program Leadership & Execution

• Lead scope, schedule, budget and risk management for multiple projects from post sale to delivery/industrialization.
• Ensure projects meet quality and regulatory requirements (e.g. ISO, ITAR, IEC, MIL-STD).
• Drive proactive risk management and continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancements.

Customer and Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary interface for IRAD and customer driven programs, providing clear communication acting as the voice of the customer to senior leadership.
• Prepare and present status reports and program reviews for internal and external audiences.
• Foster strong relationships with assigned key accounts, ensuring consistent communication, alignment on technical and delivery expectations, and early identification of new business opportunities.

Cross Functional & Business Leadership

• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to resolve execution challenges and achieve program milestones (design reviews, FAT, FAI, etc.)
• Support proposal development, contract negotiations, change management, and development of SOWs and responses to RFP/RFQs.
• Identify opportunities for follow-on business and contribute to long-term customer growth and satisfaction.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business administration or equivalent demonstrated experience (PMP certification or equivalent project management training is considered an asset)
• 5-10 years experience managing technical programs in manufacturing or other highly regulated technical environments.
• Familiarity with RF systems, high voltage technologies or power electronics is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and tools for cost and schedule performance tracking
• Familiarity with government contracts and ability to interpret and comprehend contract language
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to influence across departments in a multi-site, multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Project, MS Office, and ERP systems.
• Ability to travel as required with valid driver’s license and passport.
• Must be able to meet CGP requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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